Heart Disease in Youth: If your age is between 18 and 44 years, then be careful, because a recent report has stated that the risk of stroke is increasing rapidly in people of this age. This is a heart-related disease, which causes death of a large number of people. According to the report of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the risk of stroke along with heart attack is increasing rapidly in the youth.
In the last decade, the risk of stroke has increased in people under the age of 65. Stroke can be fatal. Even if life is saved, it can lead to paralysis or many types of disorders. Know what the youth should do to avoid this…
Why is heart disease increasing among youth
In the last few years, more cases of stroke have been seen among the youth. Experts say that problems like obesity and high blood pressure at a young age are increasing the risk of stroke. Gregory W. Albers of Stanford Medical Center says that according to the data of 2011-2013 and 2020-2022, there has been an increase of about 8% in stroke cases, there is a need to be careful about this.
At what age is the risk of stroke higher?
According to the CDC report, stroke cases have increased by 14.6% in the age group of 18 to 44 years and by 15.7% in the age group of 45-64 years. From 2000 to 2018, there was an increase of more than 6% in the age group of 45-64 years with high blood pressure, which is the main cause of stroke. This problem is more due to lifestyle and dietary irregularities.
How to reduce the risk of stroke
1. Stroke can be avoided by controlling high blood pressure, stress and diabetes.
2. Try to improve your diet. Increase the intake of fiber-rich foods. By increasing your fiber intake by 7 grams daily, you can reduce the risk of stroke.
3. Heart disease and stroke can be avoided with good routine and healthy lifestyle.
4. Keep checking your cholesterol and blood pressure regularly.
Disclaimer: Some of the information given in the news is based on media reports. Before implementing any suggestion, please consult the concerned expert.
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